SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China athletes for obtaining historic achievements at 12th NGD and 9th NSOG
The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) concluded today (December 15). The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, was glad that the Hong Kong, China Delegation has made remarkable achievements across various events, capturing a total of 140 medals, comprising 51 gold, 49 silver and 40 bronze.
Miss Rosanna Law, Photo source: FB of Rosanna Law
Miss Law said, "The Delegation that participated in this year's NGD and NSOG is the largest to date, and achieved an impressive medal tally. This marks Hong Kong's best performance in the history at the NGD and NSOG, with a record number of medals. Our athletes demonstrated exceptional professionalism, achieved breakthroughs, and set multiple national records. I am deeply proud of their outstanding performances in different events which have brought glory to Hong Kong. I believe the extraordinary determination and perseverance of our athletes with disabilities in achieving such remarkable results will bring more positive energy to our society.
"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Hong Kong Sports Institute, the China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee, the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, relevant national sports associations and sports organisations, the coaching teams, medical personnel and support staff, as well as members of the public who cheered for our athletes and supported them both on and off the field."
Miss Law said that the 15th National Games, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG have successfully concluded, but the spirit of sportsmanship endures. It was a great honour for Hong Kong to co-host this highest-level national multisport event alongside Guangdong and Macao. From planning to implementation, Hong Kong has fully demonstrated its capability in organising mega sports events through its close collaboration with Guangdong and Macao. This ensured the smooth running of the competitions, created unforgettable experiences for spectators, and propelled Hong Kong's sports development to new heights.
The Hong Kong Delegation shines at 12th NGD and 9th NSOG, Photo source: news.gov.hk
Employers, contractors and employees should be aware of electrical safety at work during rainstorms
As the rainstorm warning has been issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, the Labour Department (LD) reminds employers and contractors that they should adopt necessary work arrangements and take suitable safety measures to protect the safety of their employees when they are carrying out electrical work or handling electrical plant.
A spokesman for the LD said today (March 3) that employers and contractors should avoid assigning employees to carry out electrical work (such as electric arc welding work) or handle electrical plant at places affected by rainstorms, and should refer to the "Code of Practice in Times of Adverse Weather and 'Extreme Conditions'" and the "Guide on Safety at Work in times of Inclement Weather" issued by the LD.
Even if electrical work is carried out or electrical plant is handled at places not affected by a rainstorm, suitable safety measures must still be adopted to prevent an electric shock as the air would be more humid. Such measures include:
(i) Ensure that all live parts of an electrical installation are isolated from the power supply source and rendered dead, and the isolation from the power supply source must be maintained as long as electrical work is being carried out;
(ii) Before carrying out any electrical work or handling any electrical plant, cut off and lock out the power supply source, then test the circuit concerned to confirm that it is dead and display suitable warning notices, and issue a work permit thereafter;
(iii) Ensure that protective devices (such as suitable and adequate fuses and circuit breakers) for the electrical installations or electrical plant have been installed and maintained in good working order, and portable electric tools must be double-insulated or properly earthed;
(iv) Provide suitable personal protective equipment such as insulating gloves and insulating mats for employees; and
(v) If live electrical work is unavoidable, a comprehensive risk assessment should be conducted by a competent person and the appropriate safety precautions should be taken to remove or properly control the electrical hazards involved before such work can proceed.
In addition, employees should co-operate with the employer or contractor to follow the safety instructions and use the safety equipment provided.
The LD has published guidebooks and leaflets on electrical work safety. These safety publications are available free from divisional offices of the department or can be downloaded from its website (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/content2_8.htm).
Should there be any questions about occupational safety and health matters, please contact the Occupational Safety Officer of the LD at 2559 2297.
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